Kathavarnan story
The Gurudakshina for Sandipani
सांदीपनि के लिए गुरुदक्षिणा
After their education, Krishna and Balarama repay their teacher with an extraordinary act of gratitude.
Story overview
After their education, Krishna and Balarama repay their teacher with an extraordinary act of gratitude.
शिक्षा पूरी होने के बाद गुरु सांदीपनि के प्रति कृतज्ञता और एक असाधारण गुरुदक्षिणा की कथा।
Context
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Listening guide
Set aside about 10 min for this single-part Hindi narration by Tara.
Chapters
- सांदीपनि के लिए गुरुदक्षिणा
Themes in this story
- Krishna
- Sandipani
- Teacher
- Gurudakshina
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